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Al SeckelThe Fantastic World of Optical IllusionsCarlton Books245370 Great Britain 2004 Third Printing 1842227106 / 9781842227107 Softcover Near Fine Condition Optical illusions have been fascinating our minds for centuries. By defying common perception and the workings of the eye with subtle, mind-teasing images, we gain a greater understanding of the way we ourselves look at the world, and how we can deceive ourselves regarding it. This lavishly produced book, contains some 280 of the most stunningly beautiful, involving and mind-stretching optical illusions reproduced in colour and black and white. With a huge variety of themes and effects, every type of optical illusion is represented. The effects in this collection will produce both joy and surprise in all age groups and genders. The Fantastic World of Optical Illusions is a collection of images from this fascinating area where art and science blur together. 304 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Games & Puzzles; Games & Gaming; ISBN: 1842227106. ISBN/EAN: 9781842227107. Inventory No: 245370. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Paperback 1.00
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Anthony HoldenBig Deal: One Year as a Professional Poker PlayerAbacus234944 Great Britain 2005 Reprint 0349115192 / 9780349115191 Softcover Very Good Condition BIG DEAL is the mesmerising story of a year spent by bestselling biographer Anthony Holden in the tough world of the professional poker player. He spent days and nights in the poker paradise of Las Vegas, in Malta and Morocco, even shipboard, mingling with the legendary greats, sharpening his game, perfecting his repartee, and learning a great deal about himself in the process.Poker, Holden would insist, is not gambling. Like chess it is a paradigm of life at its most intense, a gladiatorial contest that brings out the best as well as the worst in people. Its heroes, its eccentrics and is comedians stalk the pages of this remarkable book, along with all the hair-raising, nail-biting excitement of the games themselves.A classic of the genre, BIG DEAL is here reissued with a new introduction by the author. 384 pages. Light tanning to pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Games & Puzzles; Games & Gaming; ISBN: 0349115192. ISBN/EAN: 9780349115191. Inventory No: 234944. Paperback 1.00
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Fred Wilson & Bruce Alberston303 Tricky Chess PuzzlesCardoza Publishing235359 New York 2004 158042144X / 9781580421447 Softcover Very Good Condition A carefully selected entertaining and instructive collection of tactical chess puzzles. The authors-both veteran professional chess instructors-have collected or created 303 typical game situations. Finding the right answer will bring about a forced checkmate or a winning material superiority. Divided into three chapters, each filled with 101 large, clear diagrams, the entire gamut of necessary tactical knowledge is challenged, tested, and with the result that the reader becomes a stronger player and has lots of fun in the process. "303 Tricky Chess Puzzles" is a perfect workbook for adults (or children) who want to sharpen their budding chess expertise. 192 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Games & Puzzles::Chess; United States; Games & Gaming; ISBN: 158042144X. ISBN/EAN: 9781580421447. Inventory No: 235359. Paperback 1.00
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Frederic V. GrunfeldGames Of The WorldUnicef241385 Switzerland 1975 Softcover (Stiff Boards) Very Good Condition No Dust Jacket How to make them, how to play them and how they came to be 280 pages. Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Games & Puzzles; Games & Gaming; Inventory No: 241385. Paperback 1.00
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Phil Gordon and Jonathan GrotensteinPoker The Real Deal: Insider Tips from the Co-Host of Celebrity Poker ShowdownSimon Spotlight Entertainment242006 2004 0689875908 / 9780689875908 Hardcover (Printed Boards) Very Good Condition The secret is out. Poker has become the hottest game in town. No longer viewed as the pastime of husbands seeking refuge from their wives, it is regularly played by an estimated 80 million people. Many play at home or online, but taking the game out of the kitchen and into the casino can be intimidating. That' s where POKER: THE REAL DEAL comes in. World-class poker player and co-host of the hit show CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN Phil Gordon has paired with writer Jonathan Grotenstein to write this comprehensive guide to the game. In addition to introducing the most popular forms of poker and explaining the intricacies of this game of skill, they describe the ins and outs of poker psychology and groom the reader, from home player to seasoned professional, in a single volume. They examine the different breeds of players from the Rock to the Manic, detail what to wear, drink and tip, and profile the legends of the game with tips from some of the biggest names in poker today. This definitive guide to poker provides a rare inside look at the game in language accessible to players of every level. 283 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Games & Puzzles; Games & Gaming; ISBN: 0689875908. ISBN/EAN: 9780689875908. Inventory No: 242006. Hardcover 1.00
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